Parasol: f/6.7, 1/250sec, ISO 100

John, I think it works very well as B&W because to my mind, it's about the woman, the patterns and the tones. Color adds nothing to the shot, IMHO of course.

Where is the colourful and attractive lady :confused: I think a WB between the first and Manfred's version would be better. The colours of the hair and the lips in Manfred's version are a bit pale. The woman had lovely red hair and super coloured lips. I know that Manfred likes plain and natural colours but I think this lady wouldn't be very happy with pale colours .

Now the image is a portrait shot, but I would certainly keep the crop 2 (with less bench) as an alternative.

And my opinion about B&W is 'no'. if you converted it to B&W and kept it like that, I think this colourful lady would be angry with you :eek: She is a lively person with nice colours ;)

John, I would agree with Binnur on this one - the attraction is in the lady's colours, and particularly that lovely hair. All the severe crops have lost some of that hair. It does need a crop, but how about less severe and with the remaining background blurred?

http://i58.tinypic.com/f1fale.jpg

Cheers.
Philip

Binnur and Philip, thanks for the pro vote towards color version. I wouldn't choose one over the other but would let the viewer decide. I don't know if that would be a viable option if these were exhibited, but would certainly be allowed online or even to let the subject get a glance.

all much improved with the crops. B&W junkie as i am, colour works best for this image

I have to say, I think the B&W does this subject an injustice. She is a very colourful character: consider the dress, the bangles, the colour of her hair, and then that umbrella. I doubt she chose that umbrella by accident, and I think it is an expression of her character. Regardless of how you crop (and I think you should go tight) this is one photo that demands colour. JMHO :o

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Originally Posted by Mark von Kanel

all much improved with the crops. B&W junkie as i am, colour works best for this image

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Mark,

Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted by FootLoose

I have to say, I think the B&W does this subject an injustice. She is a very colourful character: consider the dress, the bangles, the colour of her hair, and then that umbrella. I doubt she chose that umbrella by accident, and I think it is an expression of her character. Regardless of how you crop (and I think you should go tight) this is one photo that demands colour. JMHO :o

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Greg,

Thanks for the comments.

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Originally Posted by MrB

John, I would agree with Binnur on this one - the attraction is in the lady's colours, and particularly that lovely hair. All the severe crops have lost some of that hair. It does need a crop, but how about less severe and with the remaining background blurred?

http://i58.tinypic.com/f1fale.jpg

Cheers.
Philip

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Hi John,

Yes. This gives more emphasis on the girl.

Nice choice of subject. You're timing her smile is right on.

Cheers!

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Originally Posted by nimitzbenedicto

Hi John,

Yes. This gives more emphasis on the girl.

Nice choice of subject. You're timing her smile is right on.

Cheers!

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Thanks Victor.